Penn State Extension Food & Health

12/12/2025

Are you hosting a holiday party this season? Keep these safety tips in mind!

https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-reminders-for-the-holidays

12/10/2025

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12/06/2025

Looking for some fun weekend activities to do with kids? Trying to find a new cookie recipe to take to your next cookie exchange? Check out this article all about gingerbread! 🤎❤️
https://extension.psu.edu/nutrition-activity-booklet-gingerbread

12/04/2025

Happy National Cookie Day! Did you know that unbaked flour can cause illness? Whether you're baking cookies today or another time this season, be sure to handle flour safely! Read on for tips to protect yourself and for a chocolate chip cookie recipe. 🍪

https://extension.psu.edu/uncooked-flour-a-hazardous-ingredient

11/28/2025

🦃 Leftover turkey? Make something cozy and healthy!
Try this Turkey Barley Soup — a quick, hearty soup full of veggies and whole grains. Perfect for post-Thanksgiving meals!

👉 Get the recipe: https://extension.psu.edu/turkey-barley-soup-recipe

11/26/2025

Enjoy your holiday feast, but don’t forget food safety afterwards!

After your Thanksgiving meal, cool and store leftovers properly:
✅ Refrigerate turkey within 2 hours of cooking.
✅ Divide into smaller portions for faster cooling.
✅ Leftovers in the fridge = safe for up to 4 days.
✅ Freeze turkey to enjoy it safely for up to 6 months.

When reheating, always use a calibrated food thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F. 🧑‍🍳

Keep your celebrations safe and delicious! Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season.

11/20/2025

Our friends at the University of Maryland Extension are hosting "Turkey Talk" on Monday November 24th from 3-4 PM! Ask food safety experts your pressing questions and feel confident before the big meal.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FpZDJeeqW/

🦃 Turkey Trouble? We can help!

Join our free holiday meal prep office hours on November 24 from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern. Ask food safety experts your pressing questions and feel confident before the big meal!

Register now: https://fightbac.org/events/

11/19/2025

Cooking a turkey this year? Plan ahead to thaw it safely in the refrigerator at 40°F or below.

The big day is just around the corner! Remember, the key to a great turkey is proper thawing.

Happy Thanksgiving prep! 🦃✨

11/18/2025

🥦 Picky eaters at home? Don't give up! They will thank you later.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From modeling healthy habits to pairing veggies with favorite foods, these strategies help build lifelong nutrition.

👉 Read more: extension.psu.edu/more-veggies-please-how-to-encourage-your-child-to-eat-more-vegetables

11/14/2025

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